YEARLY HIGH
46.1118 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.3448 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0952 UGX

2023 INR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the INR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 46.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 43.3448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7670 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.1735 to the December average rate of 45.4291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 46.1118 was down 6.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 49.3122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,527,949 UGX
2022 Average 11,740,248 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,836,209 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 691,740.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

45.7957
44.3094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 45.2091, compared to 44.9813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 1.9437 UGX (High: 45.2886 / Low: 43.3448). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4704 UGX (High: 45.4282 / Low: 44.9579).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9437
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5541 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 45.4394) against the same month in 2022 (average: 47.1172), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6777 (-3.56%).

2023 Avg (March) 45.4394
2022 Avg (March) 47.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.4282 44.9579 45.1735
February 45.1490 44.0915 44.6194
March 46.1118 44.7639 45.4394
April 46.0618 45.3846 45.6719
May 45.7120 44.8109 45.2686
June 45.5735 44.5485 45.0816
July 45.0189 43.7767 44.5432
August 45.2886 43.3448 44.4332
September 45.3312 44.7631 45.0216
October 45.4386 44.8525 45.0908
November 45.8021 45.0926 45.3699
December 45.7170 45.1483 45.4291